Quarry House Tavern: “The End Is In Sight”
Construction appears to be finishing up at the original location of Quarry House Tavern.
Silver Spring Cares Superhero: Lana Anderson
“I think that it is important for kids to volunteer because it is good to show them it’s simple to help someone less fortunate than you, but to them it means the world. Not only do they get joy from your kind act, but you do too! The joy of giving is wonderful, and it leaves you with a sense that you’ve made a difference in someone’s life. If you learn this at a young age it becomes something that sticks with you for life.”
Fire Damages Parkside Terrace Apartments, One Hurt
A two-alarm fire at the Parkside Terrace Apartments last night displaced about two dozen people and damaged 12 units, according to fire department officials.
Two Silver Spring Restaurants Participating in Metropolitan Restaurant Week
Two local restaurants are participating in Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week, which will run from Jan. 22-28.
Silver Spring Cares Superhero: Pavy Bacon
“Little Drops is an online fundraising group whose members donate $5 twice a month to a charity selected by vote through Facebook. After the election, I felt compelled to take action and create the positive change I wanted to see in the world. I was part of a number of progressive Facebook groups and kept thinking about how impactful it would be if every group member contributed even just a dollar to nonprofits that are already doing great work. After suggesting this a few times, and no one taking the bait, I decided to try it myself.”
Silver Spring Cares Superhero Spotlight: Meredith Dedolph
“Every child deserves to know that they matter. When Comfort Cases provides a case to a child in need, we not only offer them new items that they can keep during their journey, we also provide them with dignity and the notion that someone cares about what they are going through.”
Relocation of Post Office in “Active Negotiations”
Questions and rumors continue to swirl around the area concerning the closing and relocation of the U.S. Post Office in the Spring Center on 16th Street.
Bump ‘N Grind Opens Kiosk in Ellsworth Place
Bump ‘N Grind soft-opened its new kiosk at Ellsworth Place in Downtown Silver Spring yesterday, with a Grand Opening date of Tuesday, January 2, according to staff.
Celebrate “Sourcemas” With the Source This Season
At the Source of the Spring, we like to think of this time of year as “Sourcemas.” That’s when we kick back a little to stop and spend some time appreciating all the little things (and some not so little) that make this area a great place to live and work. Here are a few of them (in no particular order).